Nation celebrates Pakistan Day with flag hoisting, prayers, and tributes to founding leaders amid calls for unity and resilience
Pakistan on Monday marked its 86th Pakistan Day with national pride and simplicity, as the country paid tribute to its founding leaders and renewed its commitment to unity and resilience. The day began with 31-gun salutes in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals, while mosques offered special prayers for national prosperity, security, and stability after Fajr prayers.
Due to regional tensions in the Middle East and a nationwide austerity drive, official celebrations were kept modest this year. The traditional military parade was canceled, and the main flag-hoisting ceremony was held in a simple yet dignified manner.
President Asif Ali Zardari extended greetings to the nation, recalling the 1940 Pakistan Resolution and honoring the sacrifices that led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. He emphasized unity, institutional strength, and national resolve in overcoming challenges, while highlighting the country’s defense achievements and counterterrorism efforts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated the nation, praising its resilience through crises and progress toward economic stability. He said Pakistan’s armed forces had responded effectively to external aggression and internal security threats, underscoring national determination in safeguarding sovereignty.
The leaders reaffirmed commitment to peace, development, and national security, calling on citizens to remain united in the face of ongoing challenges at home and abroad.
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